step into
phrasal verb
stepped into; stepping into; steps into
: to take a particular role or do a particular task
She stepped into the role/position of director.
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Grab the expandable Helium Aero Hardside Luggage before the Presidents Day rush wipes it off the virtual shelves, and step into your next trip fully prepared with a spacious and durable carry-on.
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Julia Morlino, Travel + Leisure, 8 Feb. 2026
Following Kendrick Lamar’s viral performance in 2025, Bad Bunny is stepping into the spotlight for the 2026 Super Bowl Halftime Show.
—Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 8 Feb. 2026
As women stepped into the spotlight to share their stories as well as their frustration that somehow motherhood and peak athletic success were mutually exclusive, action followed.
—Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 7 Feb. 2026
But now, the father of three has stepped into a new role—director.
—Rebecca Angel Baer, Southern Living, 7 Feb. 2026
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Julia Morlino, Travel + Leisure, 8 Feb. 2026
Following Kendrick Lamar’s viral performance in 2025, Bad Bunny is stepping into the spotlight for the 2026 Super Bowl Halftime Show.
—Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 8 Feb. 2026
As women stepped into the spotlight to share their stories as well as their frustration that somehow motherhood and peak athletic success were mutually exclusive, action followed.
—Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 7 Feb. 2026
But now, the father of three has stepped into a new role—director.
—Rebecca Angel Baer, Southern Living, 7 Feb. 2026
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“Step into.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/step%20into. Accessed 10 Feb. 2026.
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